American Philological Association

American Philological Association is a non-profit organization founded in 1869 by Baselios Clearchos Philoponus, William Watson Goodwin, and Joseph Hodges Choate, with the goal of promoting the study of Classical Antiquity, including Greek language, Latin language, and the Classical literature of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. The organization is dedicated to supporting scholars and educators in the field of Classics, such as Eleanor Winsor Leach, Shadi Bartsch, and Gregory Nagy. The American Philological Association has been instrumental in shaping the field of Classical studies, with notable members including Gildersleeve, Basil Lanneau Gildersleeve, and Charles Edwin Bennett.

● History

The American Philological Association was established in 1869, with its first meeting held at Poughkeepsie, New York, and attended by prominent scholars such as James Hadley and Tracy Peck. The organization's early years were marked by a focus on Classical philology, with members like William Dwight Whitney and Milton W. Humphreys contributing to the development of the field. The American Philological Association has also been influenced by other organizations, such as the Society for Classical Studies, the Archaeological Institute of America, and the American Academy in Rome. Notable events, including the Congress of Vienna and the World's Columbian Exposition, have also shaped the organization's history. The association has been led by prominent presidents, including John Williams White, Frank Frost Abbott, and Harold North Fowler.

● Membership

Membership in the American Philological Association is open to scholars and educators from institutions such as Harvard University, Yale University, and University of California, Berkeley. Members include renowned classicists like Emily Wilson, Denis Feeney, and Kathleen McCarthy, as well as scholars from related fields, such as Archaeology and History of art. The organization has also collaborated with other groups, including the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, the American Academy in Rome, and the Institute for Advanced Study. Members have access to resources like the Thesaurus Linguae Graecae and the Perseus Digital Library, which are essential tools for research in Classical studies. The American Philological Association has also partnered with organizations like the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support research and education in the field.

● Publications

The American Philological Association publishes several journals, including Transactions of the American Philological Association and The Classical World, which feature articles by scholars like Sheldon Isenberg, Karl Galinsky, and Barbara Gold. The organization also publishes books, such as the American Philological Association Series, which includes works by authors like Cedric Whitman and Charles Rowan Beye. The American Philological Association has also collaborated with other publishers, including Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, and University of California Press, to produce works like the Oxford Classical Dictionary and the Cambridge Companion to Ancient Rome. The organization's publications are essential resources for scholars and educators in the field of Classical studies, and are often cited in works like the Journal of Roman Studies and the American Journal of Archaeology.

● Annual Meetings

The American Philological Association hosts annual meetings, which bring together scholars and educators from institutions like Stanford University, University of Chicago, and Columbia University. These meetings feature presentations by prominent classicists, such as Helene Foley, Froma Zeitlin, and Joseph Farrell, and provide opportunities for discussion and collaboration. The annual meetings are often held in conjunction with other organizations, such as the Society for Classical Studies and the Archaeological Institute of America, and have been hosted in cities like Boston, New York City, and San Francisco. The meetings also include events like the APA Awards Ceremony, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of Classical studies.

● Awards and Honors

The American Philological Association presents several awards, including the Goodwin Award of Merit, which has been awarded to scholars like Gerald M. Erickson and William M. Calder III. The organization also recognizes outstanding teaching and scholarship with awards like the Award for Excellence in Teaching at the Pre-Collegiate Level and the Charles J. Goodwin Award of Merit. The American Philological Association has also partnered with other organizations, such as the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Council of Learned Societies, to support research and education in the field of Classical studies. The organization's awards and honors are highly regarded in the field, and have been awarded to notable scholars like Gregory Nagy and Shadi Bartsch.

● Governance

The American Philological Association is governed by a board of directors, which includes prominent scholars like Kathleen Coleman, Denis Feeney, and Barbara Gold. The organization is also advised by committees, such as the Committee on the Status of Women and Minority Groups and the Committee on Education. The American Philological Association has also collaborated with other organizations, including the Society for Classical Studies and the Archaeological Institute of America, to promote the study of Classical Antiquity. The organization's governance structure is designed to support the goals of the association, which include promoting research and education in the field of Classical studies and recognizing outstanding contributions to the field. The American Philological Association is also a member of organizations like the American Council of Learned Societies and the National Humanities Alliance. Category:Classical studies